Modifications: None really, other than the obvious subbing of an aran weight for lace weight (one of my favorite moves). I used the shawl calculator here (sidebar) to figure out just how many repeats were possible with what i had. I scrapped the last patterned row (and obligatory purl row) before the bind off to get a more subtle scalloping along the edge. For this one, I liked that look better.

This particular lace pattern is ridiculously simple to follow, but I couldn't help being drawn to its curvilinear quality. When it comes to lace, I am much more of a fan of organic, curvilinear, and sinuous (Madli, Print-o-the-Wave, etc) rather than more geometric pattern motifs (DFS, Faroese, most things in A Gathering of Lace, etc.) Of course I appreciate all sorts of lace patterns, but I find myself drawn to certain styles over others. With the Shetland Triangle, I love how the leaves are formed by undulating rows converging together towards a center point and then bending outward again with yos.

You can knit this thing on auto-pilot, and add as many repeats as you want (I love when a pattern works out like that). Use any yarn, any weight, and get something that is preferable to you, regardless of how many you've seen before.

And I can't put this post up without saying a short word about the yarn: this is definitely the most luxurious yarn that has ever graced my needles. When it was over, I was desperate for more, sad that it was done, and excited that it happened. Sounds like a torrid affair, doesn't it. The color trumps everything - no matter how hard I tried, the pictures cant explain to you the depth and saturation. Hand-dyed by an artist, its no wonder it was so mesmurizing throughout. Not to mention how it feels... (butter)

There's still one more shawl I have yet to show you, but I think I'll make you wait a little longer for it, since I've got very little knitting going on presently.

Wonderful shawl. I have been eyeing it myself. I just bought some lace weight Italian cashmere from School Products in the city (not as pricy as I thought it would be). I don't know if I want to use it on Swallowtail or Shetland Triangle. I also have some varegated laceweight cashmere but I'm not sure about a laceweight project that could stand up to the varegation.

beautiful! I was wondering - did you use up all of the two hanks? also, how big did it end up being after blocking? I was thinking about making this, but just didn't know what yarn to use. now I think I have an idea. :) this is simply captivating.

I'm impressed that you made a shawl look, well, un-prissy. Every time I consider making one-- esp. triangle-shaped-- I can't get over my antipathy to prissiness. Shawls generally look like something a maiden aunt would wear in 1903. In an L.M. Montgomery book.

So I check your blog obsessively every day, knowing that you don't post every day, but hoping each time that there will be something new and stunning for me to drool over. You never disappoint. The shawl is gorgeous (and I'm halfway up the back of Jarrett - thanks for your words of encouragement!).

I am so thrilled when you have a new post and this was a great one. Your shawl is captivating - I just had to keep going back and look at the photos again and again. You are an amazing knitter and photographer - thank you!

wow, i just love how this pattern looks in this yarn! you can really see the detail of all the leaves.. and the silkiness of the yarn. yeah, i can see why it would be addictive. i've always wanted some of that yarn!

Oh, the beautiful knitting porn! I first found your blog when you posted Forbes Forest to the Scarfstyle KAL (and, in fact, have started it for my boyfriend, as he rather liked the one you made), and I now obsessively check for more beautiful pictures. Do post this one to the KAL!

Hoorah for someone who actually writes in detail about the knitting. I cannot tell you how good it is to be able to learn from other people's knitting information. Your work is absolutely beautiful and your photography and writing shows it off and explains what is involved. I have recently got this season's Rowan and I think they could learn from you as some of the pictures are so stylised that they give you no idea of the garment at all. Great stuff and I say that as a knitter with ahem years of experience!

Nice work, Jared! You've inspired me to get to the knitting on the last few rows of my SL shawl, AND attempt better photoblogging (with my little point and shoot digi). Looking forward to your next shawl unveiling!

I never thought of myself as a groupie until now :O). I am your number one fan (not in the Misery sort of way) I just love your knitting and the color choices. I like some others check your blog nearly everyday to know exactly when the next update will be and you never disappoint. Love your eye for the craft, both knitting and photography. Did you say that you were a photographer professionally? If not, and that is just my imagination, then you should be.

Beautiful work. I've been admiring your knitting for awhile now and just had to comment on the shawl. It's lovely and I really appreciate the technical details you provide. I already had to start the Forbes Forest scarf after seeing yours. Now I may have to make this shawl, especially since I have some Sundara Silky Aran in a wonderful deep green.

I feel very DUH. I've always looked at lace knitting and wouldn't even consider because I despise working with that fine a yarn (call me weird, I know). But this, this is fantastic. The color is rich and the yarn looks heavenly! Great job. Thanks too for all the great hints and help.

Good move to soften the bindoff, as the pattern motif has such a soft curve. Beautiful work!

I'd forgotten about that one in Wrap Style...time to take a second look, although if I made it for myself, I'd transform it to a rectangle. It lends itself to that, luckily, thanks to the alternating leaves. I'm hoping to find some nice merino/silk to spin at Rhinebeck.

I am so glad to have found your blog, and SO glad to have found someone who agrees with me about shawls - that the curvilinear (sp?) patterns are so much more pleasing to the eye than the geometric; that simplicity begets extrordinary! I see so many people just knitting to say they knitted it without any thought to what it takes to produce a truly outstanding piece. Thank you....Marilyn

De-lurking to say that's as handsome a version of this shawl as I've ever seen! I love it in the heavier yarn. I've also been drooling over your Seamless Hybrid, which is perfectly gorgeous. Chapeau BT!

Lovely - I am thinking of casting that shawl on as soon as I finish the test knitting I am doing for Sundara - you are so right about her yarn - the intense and beautifully saturated colors are amazing and they are a pleasure to knit with!

That is awesome! I did my Shetland Triangle in a weekend (because I was running out of yarn, didn't have a knifty shawl calculator to tell me I was ok, and it was a race to see if I had enough), in Anne - and seeing yours, I think I might do it again in that fabulous yarn. I have a few skeins of Sundara's sock yarn in my stash - but now I might have to get that silk - just another thing to be addicted too!

Well.. WHAT can I say that has not already been said.. I "DITTO" all the comments.. It is truly a work of Art.. I was not a fan of wearing shawls but I would HAVE to wear that one.. Just Beautiful.. Pennyhttp://pennyknits.blogspot.com/

Wow. that is simply gorgeous - I love the yarn & the pattern. I've been debating about getting the book from the library as I've heard it's mainly ponchos & capes, but this pattern is worth it! I love shawls & I can always "need" one more!

Wow. I just stumbled by your blog via the scarfstyle blog, and wanted to say thanks for the inspiration. I've got some Alpaca & Silk on tap for this shawl, and after your "autopilot" description of this shawl, I'm game to try. Also enjoyed your Seamless Hybrid write up. Thanks.